Lord Edward Cecil

British Colonial administrator (1867–1918)
Person human Q6679208
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Lord Edward Cecil

Summary

Lord Edward Cecil is a human[1]. He was born on July 12, 1867[2]. He passed away in Leysin[3]. He died on December 13, 1918[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Lord Edward Cecil died in Leysin[3].
  • Lord Edward Cecil was born on July 12, 1867[2].
  • Lord Edward Cecil died on December 13, 1918[4].
  • Burial took place at Parish Church of St Etheldreda, Old Hatfield[7].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[8].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[9].
  • Among Lord Edward Cecil's spouses was Violet Milner, Viscountess Milner[10].
  • A child of Lord Edward Cecil was George Edward Gascoyne-Cecil[11].
  • A child of Lord Edward Cecil was Helen Mary Gascoyne-Cecil[12].
  • Lord Edward Cecil held citizenship in South Africa[13].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's professions included military personnel[5].
  • Lord Edward Cecil was educated at Eton College[14].
  • Lord Edward Cecil received the Distinguished Service Order[15].
  • Lord Edward Cecil received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Lord Edward Cecil is recorded as male[17].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's Commons category is recorded as Lord Edward Cecil[20].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[21].
  • The cause of death was 1918–1920 flu pandemic[22].
  • Lord Edward Cecil was part of the conflict Second Boer War[23].
  • Lord Edward Cecil was part of the conflict Mahdist War[24].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's family name is recorded as Cecil[25].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Lord Edward Cecil's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Lord Edward Cecil was born on July 12, 1867[2]. His father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[8]. His mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[9].

Education

Lord Edward Cecil was educated at Eton College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Lord Edward Cecil worked as a military personnel[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[15], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1886[30] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Among Lord Edward Cecil's spouses was Violet Milner, Viscountess Milner[10]. Children include George Edward Gascoyne-Cecil[11], 1895–1914[33] and Helen Mary Gascoyne-Cecil[12], 1901–1979[34].

Death and Burial

Lord Edward Cecil died on December 13, 1918[4]. He passed away in Leysin[3]. The cause of death was 1918–1920 flu pandemic[22]. He is buried at Parish Church of St Etheldreda, Old Hatfield[7].

Why It Matters

Lord Edward Cecil is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where did Lord Edward Cecil die?

Lord Edward Cecil passed away in Leysin[3].

Who were Lord Edward Cecil's parents?

Lord Edward Cecil's father was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury[8]. Lord Edward Cecil's mother was Georgina Gascoyne-Cecil, Marchioness of Salisbury[9].

Who was Lord Edward Cecil married to?

Lord Edward Cecil's spouses include Violet Milner, Viscountess Milner[10].

What did Lord Edward Cecil do for work?

Lord Edward Cecil worked as military personnel[5].

Where did Lord Edward Cecil go to school?

Lord Edward Cecil was educated at Eton College[14].

What awards did Lord Edward Cecil receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[15] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . The Daily Telegraph. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The London Gazette 28724. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . The Peerage. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . The Peerage. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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